New test identifies cause of blindness in giant schnauzers
An inherited retinal disease that leads to blindness has been identified in giant schnauzers. Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) condition, which…
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Frog skin bacteria could protect against ranavirus
Scientists compare bacteria in different populations Bacteria living on the skin of frogs could help protect them from deadly ranavirus,…
ASF proteins offer hope for vaccine
Scientists ID proteins that prompt immune response in pigs Pirbright scientists have identified African swine fever virus proteins that trigger…
BVA seeks clarity on RCVS pledge to review guidance on telemedicine and remote prescribing
BVA has written to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to request urgent clarification after the College announced plans…
Anpario Chief Highlights International Trends and the Company’s New Online Store in AGM Statement
Speaking at Anpario plc, the international producer and distributor of natural feed additives, AGM, chief executive Richard Edwards said: “We…
Garden snails offer hope for new antibiotic
Snail mucus reveals proteins that could treat infections Proteins found in the mucus of garden snails could offer hope for…
Chicken study sheds light on childhood eye disease
New genes identified that are linked to ocular coloboma A study of chicken embryos has identified new genes that could…
Antimicrobial properties found in scorpion venom
Compounds kill staph and drug-resistant TB bacteria – study Scientists have discovered two healing compounds in scorpion venom that can…
Dogs mirror stress levels of their owner – first evidence
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden studied cortisol levels in 25 border collies and 33 Shetland sheepdogs, alongside the animals’…
Pirbright makes ASFV breakthrough
Scientists have identified proteins that activate pig immune cells, opening the way to developing an effective vaccine for African swine…